Alexander's Coaching Offerings

Alexander also coaches for Career Coaching, AI Strategy & Transformation, and AI Automation & Agents. View all.

Alexander’s Communication & Public Speaking Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Vice President

Alexander has helped clients get into these companies:

As a Finance Program Manager at Google and career coach, I've delivered 100+ workshops and presentations that help professionals communicate complex ideas with clarity, structure, and impact. I’ve worked with individuals and teams ranging from students to senior leaders, focusing on practical frameworks that improve storytelling, executive presence, and audience engagement across high-stakes settings. My approach is grounded in real-world application. I regularly present on process improvements, lead discussions with cross-functional stakeholders, and translate complex concepts, such as AI and operational strategy, into clear, compelling narratives. I also mentor colleagues on how to structure their messaging, build confidence, and communicate more effectively in meetings, presentations, and interviews. Beyond day-to-day work, I’ve developed and refined communication strategies that enhance everything from slide deck development to stakeholder alignment. Whether it’s simplifying technical content, crafting persuasive narratives, or delivering with confidence, my focus is on helping others communicate in a way that drives action and results.

Alexander can help with:

AI Fundamentals

Conflict Resolution

Effective Communication

Presentation Skills

Nonverbal Communication

Cross-Cultural Communication

Active Listening

AI Automation

Negotiation Skills

Persuasion and Influence

Alexander also coaches for Career Coaching, AI Strategy & Transformation, and AI Automation & Agents. View all.

Why do I coach?

In March of 2025, I had worked with a mother who had just been laid off and wanted one thing: to get back on her feet. After working through her resume and guiding her through multiple interview and salary negotiation phases, she finally landed a new role she was happy with. A few months later, I had unknowingly worked with her husband to tailor his experience towards a senior director engineering position. Afterward, he said this: “Alex, I didn’t tell you this and you had no way of knowing, but you helped my wife earlier this year. Now, you’ve helped me. The impact you’ve had on our household has been overwhelming, so I wanted to say thank you.” Moments like this capture exactly why I love doing what I do. Over the past 4 years, I’ve had the opportunity to relive similar experiences with 1,300 clients and to this day, resume writing and career coaching is the most fulfilling work I’ve done and probably will ever do. “So, why do I enjoy coaching?” It’s because of messages like this: “I had an amazing experience working with Alex on my LinkedIn profile, résumé, and cover letter. His work was truly outstanding and exceeded my expectations. Everything was polished, professional, and perfectly tailored to my experience.” “I’ve used Alex twice now and have referred him to multiple people! He’s skilled efficient and communicative!” “Alex was INCREDIBLE to work with. The quality of work, attention to detail, and timeliness were WAY above my expectations and I am extremely happy with the deliverables. I HIGHLY recommend Alex!!!” Above all, the opportunity to steer clients towards their dream roles and have a true impact is at the core of what I do. I’ve helped clients break into tech, land their dream internship, and negotiate 6-figure salaries. Are you ready to revitalize your career strategy? Let's work together to make it happen!

Work Experience

Finance Program Manager

Google

November 2024 - Present

Interviewer

Promoted to Finance Program Manager, driving end-to-end finance automation in partnership with cross-functional teams and delivering accounting solution support to enhance Alphabet’s financial reporting processes. Spearhead north-star system architecture for key finance processes to ensure scalability, maintainability, and adaptability. Selected Key Achievements: • Spearhead automation of $24 billion in revenue entries by partnering with teams to assess finance processes, leading accounting solution design, and working with engineering to implement scalable system integrations, reducing misstatement exposure risk • Drive growth and scalability of cross-product subscription offerings by analyzing system capabilities and accounting workflows, presenting insights to leadership and securing cross-functional alignment on shared OKRs to shape go-forward strategy • Automate allocation of $3 billion in credit card fees across profit centers by solutioning for different fee types (non-transactional, aggregate, transactional), resolving vendor-specific nuances across 17 payment processors, and implementing SOX controls • Manage the Balance Sheet Reporting program, comprised of 10 finance projects totaling $47 billion in misstatement exposure, by leading cross-functional workshops to address complex technical accounting issues and leading BRD drafting and sign-off • Direct resolution of 10+ escalations raised by international controllership by conducting root cause analysis and obtaining buy-in from engineering to drive system fixes across SAP & Google Payments Platform systems, amending $10 million in discrepancies • Champion automation of accounting testing across product areas by developing an MVP tool with engineering and enabling self-serve and auto-validation capabilities across testing environments, reducing UAT timelines from 2 weeks to 1 day per project

Founder

Summit Resume

October 2022 - Present

Over the last several years, I’ve partnered with 1,200+ professionals to elevate their experience, define their value proposition, and accelerate their career trajectories, working with everyone from Google directors and Amazon senior managers to PwC professionals and university students across a wide range of industries. I’ve also shared these insights as a keynote speaker at 50+ events, including organizations such as Google, Northwestern, University of Washington, Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers, and more. Career development and mentorship are central to who I am, and one of the first things people learn about me is that I genuinely love helping people move forward in their careers.

Accounting Analyst

Google

August 2022 - November 2024

Interviewer

As an Accounting Analyst, I drove finance readiness and accounting compliance for complex, global product launches, enabling revenue growth across payments, tax, and billing initiatives. I also owned and managed high-impact launch enablement, international expansions, and finance prioritization that strengthened sub-ledger integrity and automation coverage across core finance systems. Selected Key Achievements: • Conducted accounting testing for finance projects by assessing current vs. ideal-state processes, utilizing SQL to analyze invoice data, and validating accurate subledger behavior, leading to 64+ successful launches including YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket • Built 2 SQL testing scripts in response to database migration by joining data across 4 tables to capture key fields and including annotated notes that enabled users to adapt scripts to varying data needs, reducing runtime by 67% compared to legacy scripts • Implemented credit store and threshold payment expansions across 5 countries by introducing account-level credit parking and transitioning high-value customers from pre-payments to threshold billing models, increasing revenue from top-tier clients • Revamped tax validation processes by developing a framework that embedded regulatory changes into the sub-ledger and verified that tax was properly applied across diverse payment use cases, mitigating $X million in annual tax liability across 11 countries • Oversaw prioritization of finance projects by partnering with controllers to identify automation opportunities, evaluate project impact, and stack rank initiatives based on business value, ensuring engineering resources aligned with the highest impact efforts

Career & Interview Prep Coach

University of Washington

June 2021 - June 2022

Interviewer

Around this time, I realized I wanted to channel my passion for helping others into a focus on career development. Working with an incredible group of faculty and students gave me a strong foundation in resume writing, interview preparation, cover letters, LinkedIn optimization, and more, paving the way to the the work I do today. This remains one of my most rewarding experiences! Selected Key Achievements: • Provided career support to 20 students each week by engaging in personalized one-on-one sessions and delivering guidance in areas such as bullet point writing, resume formatting, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and cover letter tailoring • Created a comprehensive resume feedback resource by compiling a list of frequently provided feedback into a Google document, categorizing comments by sections such as education, work experience, and projects, saving ten minutes per resume review • Designed a LinkedIn optimization resource that provided guidance and advice on writing effective about me, headline, and work experience sections by collaborating with staff to brainstorm best practices, leading to its publication on the career website • Developed resources on how to answer behavioral and situational questions by conducting research on interview frameworks, recording sample questions and answers, and obtaining signoff, resulting in 400 student downloads across a six-month timeframe • Supported the planning and execution of two career fairs by coordinating with faculty and staff to reserve event venues, secure budget approvals, reach out to firms, and serve as a career fair volunteer to provide elevator pitch and resume review support

Audit Intern

Moss Adams

January 2022 - March 2022

Can you believe I took 4 internships in audit? Well, my last audit internship was at the Moss Adams Tacoma location. This was also my third busy season internship as well, and I certainly went through every hour of it! I had the opportunity to conduct audit procedures for clients across the healthcare and technology sector. Long hours? Yes, but the DoorDash credits were a nice touch ;) Selected Key Achievements: • Completed six engagements for clients in the healthcare and technology sector by ensuring financial statements adhered to GAAP principles and conducting testing for cash, fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable & payable, revenue, and expense accounts • Designed a workpaper to document and test the completeness, accuracy, and existence of client data migration from Workday to SAP by querying data into an Excel spreadsheet and documenting material variances between pre and post-migration outputs

Audit Intern

Moss Adams

June 2021 - August 2021

I had a blast during this internship, which focused heavily on building core technical skills alongside a final research project where we pitched an industry of our choice to Moss Adams. Through multiple workshops, I delivered two technical projects using Alteryx and Power BI. Our final pitch was highly praised by over 120 professionals in attendance, making the experience especially rewarding. Selected Key Achievements: • Built an Alteryx workflow to automate the classification of 45 accounts into appropriate tax groupings by designing rule-based logic, configuring data transformation tools, and implementing automated validation checks, presenting results to leadership • Designed a Power BI dashboard featuring a dynamic pie chart to visualize the percentage of client revenue as A/R by connecting financial data sources, leveraging Power Query for data transformations, and using DAX formulas to calculate revenue percentages • Led a group of 12 interns to create a six-minute entertainment industry video pitch by leading weekly meetings to assign and track action items, conducting market research, and coordinating practice sessions, presenting to 120 seniors, managers, and partners • Completed seven audit reviews for clients in the manufacturing and real estate sector by conducting substantive testing and analytical procedures on accounts such as cash, fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable and payable, revenue, and expenses

Audit Intern

Novogradac & Company

January 2021 - March 2021

I was re-hired as an intern and took on expanded responsibility beyond core audit work. I also mentored three interns through weekly workshops, reducing manager questions by 50%, and helped implement shared-drive capabilities to streamline PBC document management. This experience ultimately led to a full-time return offer and was a meaningful reflection of the effort I had put in. Selected Key Achievements: • Implemented a centralized system to streamline the PBC document upload process by researching shared drive functionalities, identifying pros and cons of different solutions, and pitching recommendations to management, saving $600 in costs annually • Prepared 64 client financial statements and 16 footnote disclosures in Microsoft Excel and Word by utilizing CaseWare to link financial balances, cross-check calculations across statements & disclosures, and ensure client formatting compliance • Hosted 12 virtual audit walkthrough sessions to guide five interns on procedures such as cash reconciliations, CaseWare linking, revenue and expense testing, and fixed assets analysis , resulting in a 50% decrease in questions asked by interns to managers • Completed 16 audit engagements by communicating with clients to receive PBC documents and conducting substantive testing on accounts such as cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, revenue and expenses for low-income housing tax credit clients

Quantitative Analysis Teaching Assistant

University of Washington

September 2020 - December 2020

My passion for helping others extended to teaching quantitative analysis, which was one of the most challenging classes in the program. I hosted workshops three times a week, walked through assignments live, and held 1:1 sessions, helping my section achieve a record-high GPA average. I was also recognized with the program’s highest “Astronomical” award for outstanding TA support! Selected Key Achievements: • Conducted Zoom workshops for 90 students each week to walk through complex topics such as functions and graphs, limits and derivatives, descriptive models in Excel, Solver in Excel, and statistical inference, leading to increased student comprehension • Provided constructive feedback to students by identifying and documenting common errors while grading homework assignments, quizzes, case studies, and exams, and communicated these mistakes for the professor to address during classes and office hours • Earned the highest positive review rating among teaching assistants in the program, leading to an Astronomical TA Award in recognition of my dedication to student success, instructional support, and the fostering of a positive learning environment • Reviewed and corrected four answer keys for accuracy and completeness by cross-referencing course materials and consulting with peers, submitting detailed revisions for future class sessions to ensure reliable resources and improved student learning outcomes

Golf Cart Attendant

Auburn Golf Course

August 2015 - September 2020

One of my most rewarding early experiences was working as a Golf Cart Attendant at the Auburn Golf Course. As someone who played golf in high school, this role allowed me to stay connected to the game while stepping into a client-facing environment. I built a strong foundation in customer service and on the slower days, I managed to sneak in some practice time on the putting green! Selected Key Achievements: • Provided excellent customer service to an average of 45 golfers each day, both in-person and over the phone, by greeting clients professionally, addressing inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring a positive golf experience for customers • Assisted pro-shop attendants in the daily closing process by accurately counting, handling, and recording cash and inventory using reconciliation checklists to ensure proper documentation and inventory control, leading to zero errors during close processes • Implemented a method to clean and put away 72 golf carts by parking carts in a straight line on a declined hill which allowed carts to naturally roll down to the garage for seamless cleaning and pressure washing, leading to one minute in time savings per cart • Oversaw and led the training of three new hires in the day-to-day operations of the Auburn Golf Course including answering phone calls, handling point-of-sale transactions, booking tee times, putting away golf carts, and managing inventory

Audit Intern

Novogradac & Company

January 2020 - March 2020

This was arguably the best three months I’ve invested in my career. The client I worked on held an exceptionally high bar for both accuracy and presentation, which trained me to spot and fix subtle formatting details, from spacing and alignment, to fonts and margins. That experience translated beautifully into my resume work and equipped me with the ability to “see through pixels.” Selected Key Achievements: • Prepared 60 client financial statements and 15 footnote disclosures in Microsoft Excel and Word by utilizing CaseWare to link financial balances, cross-check calculations across statements & disclosures, and ensure client formatting compliance • Completed 15 audit engagements by communicating with clients to receive PBC documents and conducting substantive testing on accounts such as cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, revenue and expenses for low-income housing tax credit clients • Conducted 60 random audit procedures by utilizing audit sampling techniques to select vendors and verifying vendor existence and authenticity through direct communication with client vendors via phone calls, documenting findings in audit workpapers

Writing Consultant

Green River College

June 2017 - June 2018

Looking back, I’ve always had a passion for helping others, and as a Writing Tutor, I strengthened that muscle by supporting students with their writing assignments. I had the opportunity to lead classroom lessons, host outreach tables, and work with students on a 1:1 basis, ultimately shaping how I think about reviewing, analyzing, and writing resume bullet points today! Selected Key Achievements: • Provided constructive feedback to 35 students each week on various aspects of writing, including thesis development, essay structure, research methodologies, citation techniques (MLA, APA, Chicago), and adherence to academic writing conventions • Actively contributed to weekly writing center meetings by presenting strategies to enhance marketing efforts across campus, improve student engagement, and expand outreach initiatives while brainstorming ideas to optimize writing center services • Partnered with writing consultants to lead nine classroom lessons by providing guidance to students on writing principles such as essay structure, research techniques, argument development, and logical coherence, leading to improved student essay scores • Promoted writing center services by delivering class presentations highlighting benefits of writing support, creating marketing material that conveyed student success stories, and maintaining a presence at two career fairs to proactively engage with students

Alexander was also given offers to work at

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  Microsoft

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  Amazon

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  EY

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  PwC

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  Novogradac & Company

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  DaVita

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  Blue Orgin

Education

University of Washington

Master of Science , Accounting

2021 - 2022

Grade: 3.92 Cumulative GPA (4.00 Scale) Accounting Student of the Year, Graduation Student Speaker, and 2 Academic Scholarships

University of Washington

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

2018 - 2021

Grade: 3.78 Cumulative GPA (4.00 Scale) 5 Academic Scholarships, Dean's List (7x), Annual Dean's List, and Cum Laude